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Premier Bilingual School in Metuchen, NJ

Preschool (age 2.5) through 6th Grade – Spanish and Mandarin Immersion

270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840

Preschool & Elementary

732-549-7722

Overview

School Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm Before Care: 7:30–9:00am After Care: 3:00–6:00pm

Preschool

Ages 2.5–4, Spanish & Mandarin tracks

Kindergarten & Elementary

  • Grades K–4, Spanish & Mandarin immersion
  • 5th Grade coming ’28/’29
  • 6th Grade coming ’29/’30

Programs at this location

Children learning in a preschool classroom

Preschool:

(Ages 2.5–4, Spanish and Mandarin)

Children develop early literacy and numeracy in two languages simultaneously, a proven approach to building lasting bilingual fluency.

Elementary student completing a classroom activity

Kindergarten & Elementary:

(Grades K–4, Spanish and Mandarin) 5th Grade coming ’28/’29, 6th Grade coming ’29/’30

Standards-aligned academics delivered through full language immersion.

A bilingual education that goes beyond the classroom

For families in Metuchen, Morris County, and surrounding communities, Jump Immersion School offers something genuinely rare: a private school combining true bilingual learning, academic rigor, and a nurturing environment.

Fluency since 2003

Jump’s East Hanover Administrators

Roxana Zapata

Roxana Zapata

Executive Director of Educational Strategy & Planning

María Bernabeu-Fernández

María Bernabeu-Fernández

Dean of Instruction

David Montenegro

David Montenegro

Director of Schools

 
Leyla Cortes

Leyla Cortes

Center Director

 
Vicky Chang

Vicky Chang, Ed. D.

World Language Specialist

 

Frequently asked questions

What age can my child start at Jump Metuchen?
2.5 years old. Children can begin their Jump experience in our bilingual preschool program, where early immersion sets the most effective foundation for true bilingual fluency.
What languages are taught at this location?
Spanish and Mandarin. Our preschool offers both immersion tracks. At the elementary level, Spanish immersion is available through 4th Grade, and Mandarin through 4th Grade.
How is bilingual immersion different from a language class?
It's the medium of instruction, not a subject. At Jump, children learn math, science, and literacy in Spanish or Mandarin – resulting in genuine fluency, not just vocabulary.
Is Jump a preschool or a private school?
Both. Jump East Hanover serves children from age 2.5 through 6th Grade – a full bilingual private school with a preschool program that feeds into a rigorous elementary curriculum.
How is Jump different from a Montessori or traditional private school?
Structured bilingual immersion is built into every subject, every day. Jump shares Montessori's belief in the whole child but pairs it with standards-aligned academics and language fluency as a core outcome, not an elective.
What does a typical day look like?
Instruction is conducted primarily in the immersion language throughout the day, moving through structured academic blocks, play-based learning at the preschool level, and social-emotional development – all within a community-oriented environment with extremely low teacher-to-student ratios.
Do I need to speak Spanish or Mandarin to enroll my child?
No. Most Jump families are native English speakers. The immersion model is designed to work regardless of the language spoken at home.
Are before and after care available?
Yes. Before care runs 7:30–9:00am and after care 3:00–6:00pm, making Jump a practical choice for working families.

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